Rotary Club of Barberton

10/23/2026

Phil Ralston from Laborer’s Local 894 was The Rotary Club of Barberton’s guest speaker this morning. Phil gave an excellent presentation on how they are actively going into high school’s & other places throughout the area promoting the trades. The trades offer highly successful careers and continue to be highly needed. Nice job Phil and thank you for your time and effort!

10/16/2026

Tom Harnden, Board President of the Barberton City School District was our speaker this morning at The Rotary Club of Barberton. Tom informed the club about the upcoming Barberton School Levy. Thank you Tom your time and effort this morning for the Barberton City School District.

10/08/2026

This morning at The Rotary Club of Barberton hosted the honorable Mayor Shorter Griffin who gave an overview & update on the projects the City of Barberton has been hard at work on. The Mayor also addressed several questions from club members! Great job Mayor! Thank you for your time this morning!

09/25/2026

We walked past this beautiful building during our stay in Viseu. The sign indicates that it is a Senior University and it is also run and the home of the Rotary Club of Viseu. The other pics are of our gracious host showing their meeting room and flags. They are a 40 member club.

09/24/2026

The Rotary Club of Barberton hosted Superintendent Jason Ondrus, Principal Annette Wesolowski and Curriculum Director Shelly Habegger of the Barberton City School District! They “teamed up” to give a comprehensive update on the current school district’s challenges and an extensive plan of attack. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to keep our beloved community informed. Thank you too for your hard work and effort!

09/17/2026

Our speaker this week was Bob Leasure. He spoke of the fascinating history of Barberton with the focus on the Barber Mansion & Piggery. Not only was it informative ,it was fun. Then he spoke of his main reason for his visit. The BARBER CLASSIC/JEEP DAVIS 5K & FUN RUN. (LINK IN THE Comments) If your looking to do something on Saturday, stop by and check out the happenings.

09/12/2026

Check out our Website for information on our club. Including where we meet and a list of our speakers. All are welcome.

August Bike/Hike The group gathered for our August Bike/Hike Event. This time we met at the Fairview Ave. Trailhead and hiked/rode towards Akron. We were joined by 2 potential Rotarians:              Dr. Ed Hakim and Dolores' dog Maggie . Afterwards we headed over to Clem's where we met Kim ...

08/29/2026

Barberton, save your seat! 🎉

Tickets are officially ON SALE for Barberton Community Foundation’s 2026 Annual Dinner, happening Thursday, October 29, at the John S Knight Center in Akron. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Join us for one of Barberton’s biggest celebrations of the year as we recognize our Game Changer and Blooming Impact Award Recipients and Honorees and celebrate the leadership, service, and momentum making a difference in our community.

The evening will also feature The Art of Possibility: Barberton Student Art Showcase & Auction, giving guests the opportunity to bid on original artwork created by talented Barberton students.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are $85 now through September 30.
Beginning October 1, tickets increase to $100.

Gather your friends, reserve your seats, and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Barberton!

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08/28/2026

This morning the Rotary Club of Barberton”s guest speakers were Travis Bornstein & his wife Shelly.
They are the founders of Tyler’s Redemption Place. Tyler’s Redemption Place is a recovery community for individuals, families, and veterans impacted by substance use. Through peer support, meetings, wellness, faith, and connection, they help people build lasting recovery, together. Thank you Travis & Shelly for sharing your inspiring story & the club wishes you continued success!

08/26/2026

A true Legend.